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2006 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 114
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lozatron Likes this wine:
May 28, 2023 - Birthday Dinner (La Trompette): Served blind. Clearly a bdx blend, some American oak? Some menthol to it, and lovely vibrant acidity. A precision and a lightness of touch. Really lovely and most importantly was enjoyed by the birthday girl.
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awkiii wrote: 89 points
November 25, 2022 - A little too much acidity
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awkiii wrote: 88 points
November 7, 2022 - has lost the fruit & acidic
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depp923 Likes this wine:
December 18, 2021 - Went great with Prime Rib at Christmas Friends dinner. Still had fruit and vibrancy
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gsandoval wrote:
October 30, 2021 - I may only have 3 bottles
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By David Lawrason
11/10/2010 (link)(Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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11/4/2010 (link)(Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2008, IWC Issue #138 (link)(Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Chateau Montelena
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Codes 086095090775, 086891072913, 400007184527, 733555250629, 733555250926, 733555251121, 733555251329, 873922001987
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (0%)
- In Cellars 1,295 (45%)
- Consumed 1,595 (55%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
arugula, beed stewm grilled tuna, beef stew, beef stews, bitter chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, black cherries, braised ribs, broccoli, brown sauceWho Likes This Wine
98% Like It 51 votes
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- ProducerChateau Montelena
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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